Overheard at the convention...

Washington Governor Christine Gregoire on party unity: "Someone told me about a 74-year-old delegate who claims she's going to vote for McCain. I asked, "Where is she? Show me! There's no one like that in our delegation..."

Illinois Senator and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin: "We have five (Senate) races that look great...we're looking to expand that to eight, nine or even more, which is music to a Majority Whip's ears".

Sen. Durbin seemed particularly optimistic about Kay Hagan (D)'s challenge to Elizabeth Dole in North Carolina. He also expressed optimism (albeit with a Cubs fan's touch of sadness) that a White Sox fan could, and would, be elected President of the United States.

Daily Kos contributing editor BarbinMD: "Ask Durbin if (Durbin's housemate Senator Chuck) Schumer is a slob".

U.S. Senate candidate Rick Noriega: "Cornyn has voted with Bush 98% of the time...I don't agree with my wife 98% of the time!"

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer: "I own one house".

U.S. Senate candidate Scott Kleeb: "We need Nebraska to get to 60 seats...excuse me, 61. Forgot about Joe Lieberman".

Chuck Schumer: "John McCain is a fancy-pants".